Kris Knoblauch’s journey from youth hockey coach to ‘saving’ Oilers’ season “We dug out of a big hole and Kris was a big reason for it,” Edmonton GM Ken Holland said. It’s been quite a year for the former West Hartford Wolves volunteer.

Samuel Eto’o, Cameroon coach in heated argument Cameroon football was plunged deeper into crisis on Tuesday when a meeting between football federation president Samuel Eto’o and the country’s new Belgian coach Marc Brys turned into an angry showdown.

Bylsma will be named Kraken’s coach, source says Dan Bylsma, who first broke into the NHL as a head coach in 2009 when he was hired by Pittsburgh, eventually leading the Penguins to a Stanley Cup title, is expected to be named new coach of the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Xavi warns next Barça coach: It’s a difficult club Xavi Hernández has ended his stint at Barcelona with a 2-1 win against Sevilla and he advised the next coach to expect a “difficult club” where “you will suffer.”

Aaron Rodgers talks Jets coach Robert Saleh ‘taking a deeper role in the offense’ Saleh, known for his defensive mind, has made his presence felt more with the offense in Year 4.

Indiana St. star Avila follows coach to Saint Louis Former Indiana State star Robbie Avila, one of the biggest breakout players last season, is following Josh Schertz and transferring to Saint Louis.

Rocky flight: FAA probes MLB coach’s video post In a since-deleted social media post, Rockies hitting coach Hensley Meulens is seen sitting in a pilot’s seat during the team’s chartered flight to Toronto. The FAA and United Airlines are investigating the situation.

Ex-L’ville coach Payne rejoins Calipari with Hogs Former Louisville coach Kenny Payne, who served on John Calipari’s staff at Kentucky from 2010 to 2020, will serve as Calipari’s associate head coach at Arkansas.

UK ‘distressed’ over ex-swim coach misconduct A Kentucky spokeswoman says the school is “distressed to hear disturbing allegations” of sexual assault by former swimming and diving coach Lars Jorgensen outlined in a lawsuit by two former team members and will cooperate fully with law enforcement.

Canadiens extend coach St. Louis 2 more years Despite missing the playoffs again, the Canadiens exercised the two-year option on coach Martin St. Louis on Wednesday, keeping him through the 2026-27 season.

Ex-Kentucky swimmers sue, accuse coach of rape Two former Kentucky swimmers filed a lawsuit saying their former coach sexually assaulted them and that the university ignored warnings about his alleged inappropriate behavior toward women.

Sources: Kentucky targeting BYU’s Pope as coach BYU’s Mark Pope is being targeted as the next head coach of the Kentucky men’s basketball team, sources told ESPN.

VanDerveer, winningest NCAA hoops coach, retires Stanford legend Tara VanDerveer, the NCAA’s winningest basketball coach, is retiring. Negotiations are underway for Kate Paye to replace her.

Lady Vols hire Marshall’s Caldwell as new coach Tennessee hired Marshall coach Kim Caldwell as its new coach on Sunday.

Upstart NC State ‘here to win,’ says coach Keatts NC State coach Kevin Keatts says his team isn’t satisfied with their improbable run to the Final Four, they’re “here to win.”

Houston’s Sampson edges Hurley as top coach Houston’s Kelvin Sampson has been named AP’s coach of the year. He edged UConn’s Dan Hurley to claim the award he previously won 29 years ago at Oklahoma.

Zion day-to-day due to sore finger, coach says Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is considered day-to-day because of a finger injury on his left hand after X-rays and scans came back negative, coach Willie Green told reporters.

Enfield: Wouldn’t be SMU’s coach if not in ACC Andy Enfield said he was “extremely happy at USC” and wouldn’t have taken the SMU coaching job if the Mustangs hadn’t moved to the ACC.

Harding first woman to be G League’s top coach Lindsey Harding guided the Stockton Kings to a league-best 24-10 record this season, her first leading the team.

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